Aston Villa 0 Leeds United 3 - Reaction from Patrick Bamford, Marcelo Bielsa and Dean Smith as Whites move third

ALL the pre-match build-up, team news and analysis followed by live match updates and reaction as Leeds United take on Premier Division hosts Aston Villa.

Dean Smith's side sit second in the table having won all four of their opening games whilst Leeds are looking to bounce back from Monday's 1-0 loss at home to Wolves.

FRIDAY NIGHT BATTLE: Between Aston Villa boss Dean Smith, left, and Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa, right. Graphic by Graeme Bandeira.placeholder image
FRIDAY NIGHT BATTLE: Between Aston Villa boss Dean Smith, left, and Leeds United head coach Marcelo Bielsa, right. Graphic by Graeme Bandeira.

Whites duo Kalvin Phillips (shoulder) and Diego Llorente (groin) are both out injured - joining long-term absentee Adam Forshaw (hip) on the sidelines - while skipper Liam Cooper (groin) is a doubt.

We will bring you all the latest as it happens here.

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